Prof Amarjyoti
Choudhury, former Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati
University & Pro-VC, Tezpur University has
joined the University of Science & Technology,
Meghalaya as C V Raman Chair Professor of
Applied Sciences and also Academic Advisor to
USTM today. A grand reception was given to him
by more than 3000 students, faculty members,
research scholars and high officials in front of
the Amenity Centre. Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury was
welcome by a cultural procession by students and
was felicitated by Shri Mahbubul Hoque,
Chancellor, USTM & Chairman, ERDF, Dr. P. G. Rao,
Vice-Chancellor, USTM, faculty members &
students on the occasion.
CV Raman Chair Professor of Applied Sciences has
been instituted in USTM to stimulate and promote
research in the field of applied science.
An academic career spanning more than 4 decades
Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury’s area of
specialization includes Nano-Science and
technology, Condensed Matter Physics, Photonics
and Optoelectronic Instrumentation. He is also
highly commended for his contribution to Art,
Literature and Culture of the region. He has
been guiding intensive research work on the
works of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Amarjyoti
Choudhury said, “Only Research & Development
works will help any university to excel”.
Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury will look after to
achieve Excellence in research activity at USTM
and will connect USTM with institutes of
Excellence globally.